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- 11th
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Students extend understanding of the elements of movement to expand known movement vocabulary in new applications. They apply principles of movement to dance exploration and apply an understanding of fitness, health, and safety to choreography. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students complete this assignment after several lessons where they have experienced creating their own choreography. It can be done as homework or an in class assignment. It could also be completed at a writing station during a station activity. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students research the required elements of the short programs in men's and women's figure skating. They analyze the physical requirements of each move and relate the types of muscles, bones, and joints required to perform them. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain choreographic principles, processes, and structures. They improvise to generate movement for choreography. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students experience choreography that originated from the Postmodern movement. They utilize a chance method by rolling a dice to change the order of a dance sequence. Then they compare this method to traditional methods. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to Yvonne Ranier's "Trio A" dance and investigate how to express concern over social issues through choreography. They research important issues from the 1960's, choreograph and perform original dances. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students discuss dance elements and create a dance map. They choose a dance theme and incorporate movement into their dance maps and choreography. They also experiment with different types of music. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the life and contributions of choreographer and director Bob Fosse. They analyze reviews, write a review after watching one of Bob Fosse's films, and view and compare Fosse dances to current music videos. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students analyze the techniques of modern dance choreography. They keep a journal as they observe the movement of people and animals. They use the movements to create a dance piece. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students produce a short choreography composition. Specific guidelines and choice of music are provided. The grade/evaluation takes place in the form of video documentation and a teacher-created rubric. Full Review »